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How to Charge for Ambulance Services
EMS providers charge patients by the mile, service, or at a flat-rate fee. Companies that use a base fee request a set amount regardless of the services provided. However, they charge extra for complex care, such as providing oxygen or defibrillation. Similarly, the patient pays more if the emergency medical technician (EMT) drives more than a certain number of miles to the hospital.
Other companies charge clients based on the services rendered and/or mileage. In this case, each service has a specific price while every mile costs a certain amount. For example, a patient who received an intravenous drip would be charged differently than someone who was given medication. Similarly, a patient owes between $7 and $20 per mile. These rates are dependent on the company’s expenses, such as employee pay, supply costs, and vehicle expenses.